PrivacyPolicy

Talkesy is a voice dictation product for Mac and iPhone. We process speech so we can return cleaned text into the app you already have open. Capitalized terms not defined here have the meaning given in our Terms of Service.

Privacy is a core design choice. Voice recordings are not synced to your Talkesy account for cloud replay. Dictation history can remain on your device. Speech is processed securely when you are signed in so you do not need to paste your own AI keys.

A. Account & contact data

When you create an account or sign in with Apple or Google, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, authentication identifiers, and any other details you choose to provide.

B. Usage & device data

We may process information related to how you use the Services, including IP address, device type, operating system, app version, pages or screens visited on our marketing site, approximate timestamps, plan metering (such as word counts), crash or performance diagnostics, and similar technical data needed to operate and improve the Services.

C. Voice audio & dictation context

When you dictate, we process your voice audio (and limited context needed for accurate transcription, cleanup, translation, or style) to deliver text into the focused app. Audio is processed to provide the feature you requested. Voice recordings are not synced to your Talkesy account for cloud storage or account-level replay — replay stays local on your device when available.

D. History & optional sync

Dictation history can remain on-device. You choose what is kept. If you are signed in and enable optional sync features, transcript text or related preferences may be stored to support your account across devices, subject to your settings.

E. Third-party sign-in

If you connect with Apple or Google, we receive information those providers share according to your permissions (typically an identifier and email). Connecting is optional where alternatives exist. You can revoke access in the third-party account settings.

F. Payments

Paid plans and in-app purchases are processed by third-party payment processors and platform stores (for example Stripe, Apple, or Google). We do not store full payment card numbers. Their privacy policies govern payment data they collect.

G. Support & feedback

If you email us or submit feedback, we collect the content of your message and any diagnostic details you include so we can help.

We may use information to:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Services (including dictation, cleanup, translation, dictionary, snippets, and style).
• Authenticate accounts, enforce plan limits, and process subscriptions.
• Send service-related messages and, where permitted, product updates or marketing (you may unsubscribe from marketing).
• Provide customer support and respond to requests.
• Detect abuse, fraud, security incidents, and violations of our Terms or Acceptable Use Policy.
• Comply with law and protect Talkesy, our users, and the public.
• Analyze aggregated or de-identified trends to improve the product and website.

Our lawful basis (where required) may include performing a contract with you, legitimate interests that are not overridden by your rights, consent, or legal obligation.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site function, preferences (such as theme), and basic analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site features. Third-party embeds or analytics providers, if used, process data under their own policies.

Voice audio for dictation. We process audio to return text. We do not sync voice recordings to your Talkesy account for cloud replay. Local replay, if offered, stays on your device under your control.

Account & billing. We retain account and billing-related records as needed to provide the Services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

On-device history. History you keep on-device remains until you delete it or remove the app, subject to your device storage and settings.

Support & feedback. Retained as long as reasonably needed to resolve your request and improve support quality, unless a longer period is required by law.

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Services (hosting, authentication, analytics, email, payment, speech or language processing), under obligations to use data only for their services to us.
• Platform partners such as Apple or Google when you use their sign-in or purchase flows.
• Legal & safety disclosures when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights or safety, or investigate abuse.
• Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate protections.
• Others with your consent when you ask us to share.

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for protecting your devices, accounts, and credentials.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal data, object to or restrict certain processing, or withdraw consent. To exercise rights, email support@talkesy.com. We may need to verify your request.

You can manage on-device history and many privacy-related settings in the Talkesy app. You can also delete the app or close your account by contacting us.

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where that is the applicable age). If you believe a child provided us personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

We may process information in countries other than where you live. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we take steps designed to provide appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice (for example by email or in-app). Continued use of the Services after an update means you accept the revised Policy.

Questions about this Privacy Policy: support@talkesy.com or hello@talkesy.com.